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Swayta Shah

How Will HOOD's Event Contracts Business Fare Amid Rising Competition?

Robinhood's booming event-contracts business faces a serious challenge from DraftKings' CFTC-backed push into prediction markets.

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SOFI's Konecta's AI Advantage is a Leap in Fintech Efficiency

SoFi's AI chatbot Konecta delivers faster responses, lower costs and stronger loyalty, propelling fintech efficiency to new heights.

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COF's Q3 Earnings Top on Discover Deal, New Buyback Plan Boosts Stock

Capital One's Q3 earnings jump on strong card spending and the Discover acquisition, with a $16B buyback plan lifting investor sentiment.

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COF Up on Q3 Earnings Beat as Discover Deal Drives NII and Fee Income

Capital One stock jumps 4.6% after Q3 earnings beat, fueled by the Discover Financial deal and robust NII growth, and a fresh $16B buyback plan.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Payments Kings Duel: Can American Express Outclass Mastercard?

MA's asset-light model, global reach and innovation edge give it a decisive lead over AXP in the payments race.

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Company News for Oct 20, 2025

Companies in The News Are: AXP, FNB, TFC, APA

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Affirm & Fanatics Team Up to Offer Flexible Payments for Sports Fans

AFRM joins forces with Fanatics to bring fans flexible, transparent payment options for sports gear and collectibles.

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Euronet Embraces Stablecoins: Faster Settlements & Lower Costs Ahead

EEFT teams with Fireblocks to embed stablecoin tech in its global payment network, unlocking faster, cheaper cross-border settlements.

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Intuit Partners With Aprio to Boost Mid-Market Business Growth

INTU partners with Aprio to deliver AI-powered ERP and advisory solutions designed to accelerate growth for mid-market businesses.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa vs. Affirm: Can the BNPL Rebel Charge Past the Credit Card King?

AFRM's data-driven BNPL surge and 55% stock jump challenge V's global dominance as payments enter a new era of digital disruption.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Is Upstart's Diversification Strategy the Key to Lasting Growth?

UPST's AI-driven expansion into auto, home equity and small-dollar lending reshapes its growth model beyond personal loans.

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American Express Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Rising Network Volume

AXP delivers a 19% EPS jump and double-digit revenue growth in Q3 2025, fueled by record network volumes and resilient card fee income.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

MercadoLibre vs. Shopify: Which Digital Commerce Stock Has More Upside?

SHOP's global scale, AI momentum and rising profitability give it an edge over MELI's cost-heavy Latin American model.

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Shuvra Shankar Dey

SOFI Stock Soars 163% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?

SOFI's six-month, 163% surge is powered by rapid member growth, a profitable fee-based model, and rising earnings momentum.

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Can Mastercard & U.S. Bank Simplify the Subscription Overload?

MA deepens its digital role through a U.S. Bank partnership that simplifies subscription tracking for cardholders.

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Is Visa Direct the Catalyst for a Cashless Tipping Revolution?

V's partnership with SpotOn and Astra uses Visa Direct to enable instant, cashless tip payouts, streamlining pay for service workers.

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Schwab Shares Rise as Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Trading & NIR

SCHW's Q3 earnings surge 70% year over year, fueled by higher trading revenues, solid asset management and record client assets.

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Block & Grubhub Team Up to Upgrade Food Ordering Ecosystem

XYZ teams up with Grubhub to streamline restaurant orders and payments, linking Square POS with Cash App Pay for a smoother dining experience.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

PayPal vs. Upstart: Which Fintech Stock Should You Buy Today?

PYPL's diversified growth and AI partnerships give it an edge over UPST's high-risk, high-reward lending surge in the 2025 fintech race.

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Intuit Upgrades Mailchimp to Seize Holiday Season Opportunity

INTU's upgraded Mailchimp brings smarter Shopify tools, global SMS and real-time analytics to boost retailers' holiday sales.

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